Best Architectural salvage stores in United States

good prices, but my god the store is a mess. They need to take care of their space a little and re organize or feng shui or SOMETHING. Had a headache after 20 min of browsing

Best place to spend a Saturday in Albany. Join the Tool Library and borrow any power tools you need. Theres also lots of free hardware available for tool library memebers. The dust is everywhere and probably includes lead paint and other toxic particles. Dont bring toddlers (walking around) here.

Great resource for home Reno projects and and extensive book store - all v reasonably priced . I also donate here when I’m cleaning out and it’s super easy - just drop off right out front - love that this place exists

this place may seem huge and intimidating, but take a minute to take it all in! maybe you don’t know what you want and that’s OK – that’s exactly why you should look around. lots of clothes, tons of books, lots and lots of chairs and miscellaneous furniture (filing cabinets anyone?) I picked up $2.49 frames for pictures, and then I couldn’t resist picking up two books, that I really need to read: The Power Broker and my Brilliant Friend. cashier couldn’t have been funnier, she had me in stitches. Bring a portable fan as I did, and it’s worth the summer adventure and the trek. (by the way: it’s literally right next to Lowe’s, by the parking lot on the East side entrance (not the entrance closest to the subway.)

Lots of great deals here. Sure you have to not be looking for a specific brand or color but you’re helping to reduce waste!

This was my first time at the store so I took a walk around the whole store. There’s lot of cool stuff. A lot of it has never been used. I picked up 4 plates for $1.50 each. They looked like they have never been used and still had their original manufacture’s price tag ($4.99) on it.

I will definitely be going back to Big Reuse again.

Great warehouse of old home parts and hardware. Friendly people who know their stuff. Tool library too!

Big random mix of salvaged things like doors, appliances, sinks, etc. Great resource for DIY or budget rehab, while keeping items out of landfills. And incredibly large section of books and records, easy to walk away with stacks. Clothing is a bit more hit or miss though.

This was my first visit ,I was told by a seller I recently purchased a sewing machine from.He told me it's one of the biggest thrift store in Brooklyn NY.They also accept donations of all types of items Finding place and parking a bit tricky.You come to a dead end ,where Lowe's store and parking is to the right .You continue to dead end there's a fenced gate bare to the left as you go through and find parking where you can .The store parking is behind Harbour Freight store.Theres alot of items to look at ,who knows ,you might find that special thing your looking for.Thanks for reading my feedback and remember ,support your local businesses .

The man running the shop was so unbelievably arrogant and rude. When I had asked for the price of the record player he stated, “You couldn’t even afford it if you wanted it.” I was taken aback by this comment as he was suggesting that I was too poor to afford anything. I am still in shock that someone could be such an elitist.

A little difficult to find- but isn’t that the nature of treasure?

Cool stuff at low prices and great place to donate when you can’t bear getting rid of something cool and want to ensure it has a new home.

Stopped by on a Sunday and it had great energy, lot of shoppers looking for deals and staff was busy stocking shelves with new finds. Left with a table I didn’t know I needed

Great staff and a fun place to shop

You can always find something you need or didn’t realize you needed at this place. From books and clothes to old tech and building materials. There’s plenty of parking and it feels good to reuse something from this place instead of buying something new.

Big Reuse is one of my favorite secondhand shops in Brooklyn. Prices are decent. I haven’t purchased furniture or lighting but they are STOCKED.

Great staff! So happy they find and save so many beautiful antique architectural items that would have ended up in the dump.

A super fun place to check out if you are in the area. You can find some truly unique items and lots of regular everyday stuff. This is a Thrift Store and all items are donated- every donated item sold here = more material kept out of landfills.

Big Reuse as a diverse selection of almost anything. Clothing, books, appliances, natural edge wood, paint, mirrors, toilets. It’s truly a treat to shop here! Check out some of the unique higher end items online!

My brother frequence this place often, beautiful pocket doors were purchased here. I purchased an Aviation brass coin collection for my brother-in-law. Update he loved his aviation brass coin collection.

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As a donor (working for a furniture company, we once donated a ton of stuff to BIG). As a retail customer, I do have fun going there, if I had space and tools I would go more often. For now, just getting small ready to go stuff, some stationery, books and toys. As someone who used to work with salvaging furniture professionally, I can tell the prices on some pieces are way high. Go check curbside in Brooklyn Heights on a garbage night and you are in for a treat. For example a washer or a stove for 350... with no warranty or any proof it will work fine, I would not risk. It is what it is, a salvage store at hipster Park slope price. Hit or miss. But fun to browse. You have to be a true diyer with skills to use most of what they sell. Assortment includes old doors and window frames, architectural elements, paints, furniture, boards, cut offs of slabs, hardware, washers, stoves, other kitchen and home gadgets, sinks, toilets, some assembled fixtures, toys, equipment, tableware, books, cds, some clothes and shoes.... a lot of it is in sad condition but most with great potential. Furniture needs fixing, most drawers get stuck etc. you have to dig on shelves and in boxes, many areas are impossible to organize I would imagine.
It is *dusty* in there... my allergies got bad after just 5 minutes inside so its a fair warning to those with similar problems. I had a pretty bad episode which only happens to me once in a few years. And it gets very hot, note to self: not to go when it's like 100 degrees and humid outside :). I will probably be back during fall and pumped on benadryl)) if my memory is correct, they used to be on the other side of Lowes parking lot. The entrance is now off 12th street. I parked at Lowes, not sure if its allowed but there was no designated parking as long as I could tell. So go with an open mind and ready to dig and get your hands dirty 😏

OK! Nothing else. Just, OK!
Very overpriced. If you can find the pricing or idea if cost before pulling items from very organized locations.
Very limited on times open...so plan ahead.
Fine if need authentic. But if project can use new supplies that will be painter or stain...save money, go but new material.
Some good lighting fixture. Overpriced but a few second had interesting books, photographs, sleds, etc up in front room.
Certainly, if you know what you need. Ask..get to the point...they know the inventory! How to do it.
Not located in safe area. Heads up. Be alert!

Gigantic warehouse stuffed full of all sorts of fabulous finds, mostly leftovers from film/TV sets. Two truckloads of cool furniture from a hit TV show had just landed when I was there last. First run at the really good stuff won't be cheap, but prices get moderate if things don't sell. And they're happy to give a deal for bulk buys. You never know what you'll find there, but you will always find SOMEthing cool. Is this couch not AWESOME?!

If you are looking for items to give your home character this is the place. My customer spent $450 on 4 windows and a very nice French doors that had a ton of character. SUPER friendly, very knowledgeable, and bent over backwards to help us. Amazing customer service. Great people to do business with. Lots of great finds. We will be back.

Awesome staff, great volunteers, plenty of fun finds!

The crew here is passionate, friendly, and knowledgable. Everyone going in to buy / walking around has some sort of story and they all deserve to be heard. Everyone here offers that ear and advice, if looking for it.

The fact that so much can be saved from salvage jobs, donations, and advocating is astounding. Hope this place stays open for at least another 40 years! :)

Fantastic Finds. I particularly like their selection of vintage bathroom toilets, sinks and tubs. If you need a toilet tank from a 1920's-1960s Standard, Crane, Kohler, or even Mott- this is the place. Windows, doors, ball hinges, mortise locks, keys, porcelain and glass knobs, lighting....AND other great odds and ends in the show room. Worth the trip from anywhere. Call ahead to speak with Tom G.- he's knowledgeable and will help to guide your search and decisions. Just an FYI though its fun its not a place for young kids to wander about. Lots of peeling vintage paint (lead) and sharp edges- uneven flooring. Be sure to leave the kids with a sitter and have a day of it!

Nice assortment of older fixtures, old windows, doors, and just about everything from older homes. Some things reasonably priced but other things less expensive to buy a repro. It's definitely worth a visit and really cool place to browse if you own older home. You'll come away with something you'll love.

The warehouse is very organized and easy to maneuver. They have an amazing selection of doors and windows, as well as various fun and funky miscellaneous house parts, all very reasonably priced. I didn't catch the name of the gentleman who assisted me, but he deserves a shout out as well because he was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the stock; it was a pleasure chatting with him. I will definitely be back!

This place is another great resource for people on a budget (or just smart and crafty) who are looking to furnish, or even rehab their home.

I've been using big reuse for years to help furnish my homes, find new projects to rehab and I always come away from here with something interesting, even if it's just a book.

I do miss their other locations in Brooklyn and queens as I feel they had a lot more home renovation materials, but now seem more focused on home furnishing.

Great prices, great staff, always a way to kill time, or check out something different before heading to ikea.